Blizzard showed gameplay of Overwatch 2’s new hero, Wuyang.

Blizzard has unveiled Overwatch 2’s long-awaited 44th hero, Wuyang, and showed him in action for the first time.

When can I try out Wuyang?

August 14 through August 18 will be a limited trial period during which everyone will be able to play as the new hero. Wuyang’s full release will take place afterwards when Season 18 kicks off, scheduled for August 26, 2025.

Game Style Features

• Huge role flexibility: Wuyang is a water-themed support hero that combines healing, mobility and control – a true hybrid support.
• Unique set of abilities
  • Xuanwu Staff – launches water spheres; holding down the button gives control over the trajectory and enhances the blast.
  • Restorative Stream – passive healing herb; holding it strengthens it at the expense of the resource.
  • Guardian Wave (E) – water stream that enhances allied healing and repels enemies.
  • Tidal Blast (Ultimates) – creates a water shield that explodes after a short time, healing the host and knocking down enemies.
  • Rushing Torrent (Shift) – uses water to increase jump speed and height.
  • Passive Ability – speeds up the start of health regeneration.
  • Minor perksOverflow – when activated, Rushing Torrent gains +10 ammo and +33% healing resource; Balance – water sphere damage increases Restorative Stream’s passive healing by 40% for 2 seconds.
  • Major perksEbb and Flow – Guardian Wave goes backwards (but does 50% less damage); Falling Rain – controlling three water spheres at once with reduced effect.

  History and character motivation

  Wuyang Ye (叶无漾), a student at the Water College of Wuxing University in Chengdu, seeks to step out of the shadow of his family’s specialty in fire direction. His personal journey – overcoming the guilt of supposed “failure” – is inspired by the auteur experience of designer Joshi Zhang, who was also searching for his place as a Canadian-born student at Witwk.

  What else is expected in season 18?”

  • Season Start: August 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. BST.
  • Wuyang will be available to play from August 14-18.
  • The mythic “Ultraviolet Sentinel” skin for Sojourn and big Stadium mode updates will also be released.